Wine of the Day: Bonterra 2008 Merlot

BONTERRA 2008 MERLOTMendocino County, California$19.95, 91 points, Vintages 984724
Bonterra’s organically grown 2008 merlot is at a perfect stage of maturity: open, savoury and very fragrant, with an intriguing range of aromas ranging from blackberry fruit to licorice to dried flowers, herbs and spice, in other words, excellent complexity for the money. The palate is balanced, juicy, lively and fresh, full of savoury character, with lingering finish. A very tasty wine all in all – the sort you could drink every Monday evening without tiring. Best: 2012-2016. John Szabo, WineAlign